Articles
By Matt D. Ober, Esq., CCALÂ
This article was originally written for HOA Organizers Newsletter. You can view it here.Â
The Basics On Director Roles And Responsibilities
Whe...
This article first appeared in the ECHO Journal | June 2025 Issue here.
When was the last time you dusted off your HOA’s community rules and regula...
AB 130 (Housing) caps association fines at $100 per violation effective immediately — with exceptions only for health and safety concerns.
Late Monday, June 30, 2025, Governo...
Leading the Way: CAI-CLAC 2025 Advocacy Week and Hot Bills
Recently updated June 2025.Â
The CAI California Legislative Action Committee (CAI-CLAC) wrapped up their annual Ad...
On February 17, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas removed the nationwide stay on the filing deadlines for the Corporate Transparency Act...
The following summary highlights the new laws and significant court decisions impacting community associations in 2025. Unless otherwise noted, all laws outlined below took ef...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCALÂ
Homeowners and HOAs periodically face major construction contracts for renovation or repairs, particularly following a disaster. Here are s...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq. CCAL
After a disaster individual homeowners, HOA boards, and managers can be overwhelmed by the many decisions they face. Careful actions can ave...
Matt Ober, Esq., CCAL, CAI-CLAC Delegate Emeritus; Elections Task Force Chair
ELECTION RULE CHANGES
Electronic Voting Is a Reality
The Community Associations Institute's ...
Pending California Legislation Impacting Community Associations; the Corporate Transparency Act Overview; and California Insurance Update
By Matt Ober, Esq., CCAL, CAI-CLAC De...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Civil Code Section 5551 requires all HOAs to inspect “exterior elevated elements,” which are California HOA’s responsibility by December 31...
By Kelly G. Richardson, Esq., CCAL
Assistance animals are very important to certain disabled individuals. Under the federal Fair Housing Act (42 United States Code 3601 and f...
